What are the responsibilities and job description for the NPI Manufacturing Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Description
As an NPI Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in facilitating the seamless introduction of new products by collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for developing, validating, and implementing manufacturing processes, tooling, and test fixtures. Additionally, you will manage relationships with contract manufacturers and suppliers to optimize production processes and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with design, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth product introductions.
- Design, validate, and implement new manufacturing processes, tooling, and test fixtures.
- Work with contract manufacturers and suppliers to develop and optimize custom parts and production processes.
- Prepare documentation such as bills of materials (BOMs), control plans, and work instructions.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Conduct design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews, evaluate risks, and implement mitigation strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
- Drive continuous improvement activities and analyze production performance metrics.
- Provide technical support to the manufacturing floor.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 4 years of experience in manufacturing, process development, or new product introduction (NPI).
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers in a high-mix, low- to mid-volume production environment.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and engineering documentation systems (e.g., PLM tools like Agile, Windchill).
- Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA principles and ability to lead design reviews with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA).
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related engineering or technical discipline.
- Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
- Experience launching hardware products in a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics).
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
- Hands-on experience supporting production line setups, validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), and ramp-up activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Whitsett, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $71000.00 - $106000.00/yr.
Bachelor’s degree
5 years in Manufacturing or Engineering background
3 years’ experience in Project or Program Management
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Whitsett,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $71,000 - $106,000